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circus
circus /ˈsɜːkəs $ ˈsɜːr-/ noun
 Date: 1300-1400
 Language: Latin
 Origin: 'circle, circus', perhaps from Greek kirkos 'ring'
1. [countable] a group of people and animals who travel to different places performing skilful tricks as entertainment
    circus act (=a trick performed in a circus)
    circus ring (=a large circular area where tricks are performed)
2. [singular] informal a situation in which there is too much excitement or noise:
    The first day of school is always such a circus.
    The trial has turned into a media circus.
3. [countable usually singular] British English a round open area where several streets join together, often used in place names:
    Piccadilly Circus
4. [countable] a place in ancient Rome where fights, races etc took place, with seats built in a circle